I just read on CNN.com that the noted author Tom Clancy has passed away - RIP.

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I used to say I live my life a quarter mile at a time and I think that's why we were brothers- because you did, too. No matter where you are, whether it's a quarter mile away or half way across the world. The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room. Salute mi familia. You'll always be with me... And you'll always be my brother.

What a loss...a guy who wrote all-too-real military novels with a great slant for hypothetical and alternate historical universe scenarios, what a gifted writer. Ubisoft immortalized is characters in the Rainbow 6, Splinter Cell and Ghost recon game series, and did it well.

Rest in peace, Mr. Clancy, our Warriors and Heroes who went before you are icing up a cold one for you and are ready to salute you upon your arrival. Go easy, bro, your tour of duty is over. Mission accomplished.

Patriot Games is still my favourite film adaptation of one of his books.

In that book, the people that Jack Ryan saves from the IRA assault are the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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I used to say I live my life a quarter mile at a time and I think that's why we were brothers- because you did, too. No matter where you are, whether it's a quarter mile away or half way across the world. The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room. Salute mi familia. You'll always be with me... And you'll always be my brother.

I was checking to see what he has written, and I found out there is not one of his books that I have read, nor have I seen any of the films based on any of his books. But, I will say that at 66, that is too young, now days, to die. Let him R.I.P. Tom!